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Instant Pot Kalua Pork

January 26, 2017 By Aly 7 Comments

Instant Pot Kalua Pork is ready in under 2 hours and is packed with flavor – perfect for your game day parties!

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Kalua Pork is one of those recipes that is always a favorite with my friends and family. Kalua pork takes a bit of planning, however, because it takes a full day of cooking in the slow cooker so when I finally succumbed and bought my Instant Pot, Instant Pot Kalua Pork was the perfect recipe to make.

I must confess – I was clearly skeptical because kalua pork ready in under 2 hours – ummmm… that seemed impossible. Now when I make it in the slow cooker or oven, it also takes quite a bit of time. Now, when some of my friends make kalua pork – they have an emu oven in their backyard so it is almost a full day to make it there. But 90 minutes in a pressure cooker – well, let’s see what the Instant Pot has can do….

Kalua Pork Tacos with Pineapple Mango Salsa and A DIY Taco Bar #OEPBigGame

January 12, 2017 By Aly 5 Comments

For the big game, this easy prep-ahead DIY Taco Bar with Kalua Pork Tacos with Pineapple Mango Salsa with be a team favorite!

This post has been sponsored by Old El Paso and Walmart. Thank you for supporting brands that I adore and trust in my kitchen!

The big game is fast approaching – have you started thinking about those must have game day eats? This year, it’s all about tacos for my game day menu with my easy and delicious prep-ahead DIY Taco Bar.

When it comes to tacos, one of my mandatory game day taco dishes is a slow cooked Pork Tinga packed with pork, sausage, and potatoes. For an aloha spin, I will be going non-traditional with Kalua Pork Tacos with Pineapple Mango Salsa. A zippy quick Fish Taco can be made with baked fish sticks seasoned with Old El Paso taco seasoning, fresh cabbage, Pineapple Mango Salsa and touch of lime crema. To go with everything, I also have various condiments available for my guests such as a rich lime crema, refried beans, salsas, avocados, fresh limes and lots of shredded queso blanco, one of my favorite Mexican cheeses…

Huli Huli Chicken Burgers

June 2, 2016 By Aly 13 Comments

For an island twist, make these delicious Huli Huli Chicken Burgers for your next cookout. Ground chicken is grilled with a sweetly spicy glaze and then nestled in Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty Rustic Potato Buns with fresh baby spinach, grilled sweet onion and pineapple. This will be your new favorite burger recipe!

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Summer has unofficially arrived so break out the grill tongs! I’m on a bit of a burger kick lately and am thrilled to collaborate with one of my favorite brands, Pepperidge Farm, and bring you an epic burger worthy of their new Pepperidge Farm® Farmhouse Hearty Buns – my must make Huli Huli Chicken Burgers!

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Tropical Spiced Mixed Nuts For #PlantersHoliday

December 13, 2015 By Aly 6 Comments

Holiday party season is here and I have an appetizer that will have your guests begging for the recipe – Tropical Spiced Mixed Nuts that are sweetly spicy and accented with dried pineapple, mango, ginger and coconut.

Planters wanted recipe incorporating their delicious nuts, including their Mixed Nuts, Walnuts and Cashews. I know I have spoken about it before but Planters cashews strike a special note in my heart. My Bampa loved his cashews, often keeping containers of Planters cashews in the pantry and in the jar in the living room. If he was here today, I have no doubt he would have loved this recipe….

Aloha Fried Rice with Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp

June 4, 2015 By Aly 7 Comments

This is a sponsored post. My opinions are my own.

This year, one of my goals has been a strong focus on balance – both work-life balance and nutritional balance. I have been making healthier menu choices, using fresh ingredients with room for an indulgence or two (I’m sorry coffee shop – I just can’t quit you). This summer I am determined to think out of the box more when it comes to flavors and ingredients and challenge myself in the kitchen.
Rice and I have had a tumultuous relationship. I cannot tell you how many times my arroz con pollo has come out a bit “toasty” or has the texture of risotto on a busy weeknight. My pans could tell tales of my burnt, I mean “toasty”, rice adventures. There are times I do not want to break out the rice cooker if I want perfectly cooked rice in 30 min. or so. However, when I want something that I know always comes out perfect, is ready in a flash and is foolproof where even I can’t screw it up, I have a secret weapon in my pantry – Minute® Rice.

Recently, Minute® Rice had a fabulous soiree where we were able to try some new dishes and sample some recipes, all made with Minute® Rice. Of course their pantry staple, the Minute® White Rice was on hand as well as their nutty 100% Whole Grain Brown Rice and, my new favorite, the Minute® Multi-Grain Medley which is a blend of four gluten-free, 100% whole grains, including long grain brown rice, Thai red rice, wild rice and quinoa. Added bonus, it conveniently cooks in 10 minutes. Minute® Rice is a timesaver for busy weeknights.

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